Where Has Missy Elliot Been?

We all have been so used to hearing a Missy Elliot song on the radio and for the past few years she has been absent from the scene. So where has the "Work It" rapper been? Missy recently revealed to People Magazine that she has Graves Disease. She was diagnosed with the disease in 2008. Graves Disease affects the thyroids and can cause serious issues with the nervous system. Along with these symptoms, Missy talked about how she was losing weight and her hair. The rapper states " I couldn't write because my nervous system was so bad -- I couldn't even use a pen." Missy is doing better and has not been on meds in almost a year but will have to live with the disease for the rest of her life.

Missy will be featured on Behind the Music on June 29th and I am sure she will discuss her absenteeism from the rap game and how this disease has affected her.

Keep your head up Missy!!